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Okay… Maybe it’s a little expensive, but I’ll tell you what I did to pay it LESS later. For now, let’s just focus on the features that make this microphone indispensable. I should have mentioned in my original post that I got a camera kit! I have a GH5, several nice lenses including an anamorphic build - plus I just got an aputure 120d ii!! However, I will say that the top-end can potentially produce some sibilance, so a de-esser might be necessary for some voices.
You can read the technical details of this in this article, but RF ( radio frequency, btw) biasing has some benefits, such as that the mic becomes less sensitive to moisture ( a good thing in an expensive mic commonly used outdoors), has a wider frequency response, and is extremely low noise levels. Other features?This mic has a hypercardioid pattern, which rejects sound coming from behind it in about a 120-degree field. The 416 is also different from regular condensers in that it uses something called RF biasing rather than the more common DC-biasing. As we cover our favorite parts about the MKH416, we're going to talk about some of the more technical details. We're going to try our best to make sure it's understandable for all audiences as these specific features play a massive role in how microphones maintain maximum quality. Also, which one would be the most future proof? In terms of budget the MKH 50 sounds the most appealing to me, but I’d rather spend more money on something that lasts me for a very a long time.
On despatch, you will receive a notification from our carriers along with updates right up to the point of delivery. I compared the Sennheiser MKH 416 against my mainstay, the Rode NT2-A large diaphragm condenser, recording a short bit of voice-over copy. I was really impressed with how much better the Sennheiser sounded than the Rode – and THAT has never happened to me.The only thing with the NTG3 - you have to be aware that it's quite bassy, and it doesn't have a low cut filter. I personally don't have any problem with that, but I know some people who didn't like the mic because of that. I don't know if the MKH416 has a low cut filter, but I believe it does?